Pustulosis palmoplantaris is a disease distinct from psoriasis

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Title:	Pustulosis palmoplantaris is a disease distinct from psoriasis
Author(s):	Waal, A.C. de; Kerkhof, P.C.M. van de
Publication year:	2011
Source:	Journal of Dermatological Treatment, vol. 22, iss. 2, (2011), pp. 102-105
ISSN:	0954-6634
DOI:	http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/09546631003636817
Publication type:	Article / Letter to editor
Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item : http://hdl.handle.net/2066/98268
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Subject:	N4i 1: Pathogenesis and modulation of inflammation NCEBP 2: Evaluation of complex medical interventions NCEBP 1: Molecular epidemiology ONCOL 5: Aetiology, screening and detection
Organization:	Health Evidence Dermatology
Former Organization:	Epidemiology, Biostatistics & HTA
Journal title:	Journal of Dermatological Treatment
Volume:	vol. 22
Issue:	iss. 2
Page start:	p. 102
Page end:	p. 105
Abstract:	Pustulosis palmoplantaris (PPP) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease with a considerable impairment of quality of life and is characterized by sterile pustules and red, scaly skin on the palms and soles. The position of PPP in relation to psoriasis is unclear. Some authors regard PPP as a distinct disease entity, whereas others categorize PPP as a manifestation of psoriasis. Related to this discussion is the question on the treatment of PPP. Should the treatment of PPP follow the guidelines for psoriasis or is it a disease that has to be treated in a different way? The purpose of this editorial is to review the differences between PPP and psoriasis and to understand these differences with respect to the pathogenesis and treatment.